Meteor Fireworks Leave Californians Stunned

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Weather.com - AP, 10/18/12

Meteor Lights Up the Night

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Streaking fireballs lighting up California skies and stunning stargazers are part of a major meteor shower, and the show is just getting started, professional observers said.

The Oakland Tribune reports the exploding streaks were especially visible Wednesday night over the San Francisco Bay area and other parts of Northern California, with reports of bright fireballs and loud booms from Santa Cruz County to Mendocino County.

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